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EU Securities and Markets Authority publishes final guidance for MiCA

[Dec 17 6:59 PM] This final guidance calls for a commonly adopted application of the definition of “financial instrument” across EU member states.

Circle says USDC is first stablecoin to meet Canada’s new listing rules

[Dec 6 1:08 AM] Non-compliant stablecoins listed on Canadian-registered crypto platforms will be required to be delisted by Dec. 31, 2024.

German fintech 21X gets EU license for tokenization platform

[Dec 3 8:47 AM] To build its blockchain-based trading platform, 21X has been working with several partners, including Polygon and SBI Digital Markets.

Printemps Becomes First European Luxury Store to Accept Crypto Payments

[Nov 29 9:05 PM] The adoption of cryptocurrency payments by Printemps marks a milestone in the European luxury goods industry. Customers Can Now Buy High-End Fashion Products With Crypto Printemps, a leading French luxury department store has become the first major…

Cyprus freezes crypto applications ahead of EU-wide MiCA transition

[Oct 17 7:16 PM] The CySEC has warned crypto asset service providers of coming changes as the continent braces for MiCA.

Italy Targets Bitcoin With Capital Gains Tax Hike as EU Prepares for MiCA Regulations

[Oct 17 2:30 AM] Italy plans to raise its capital gains tax on bitcoin to 42%, up from 26%, as part of efforts to fund election promises and curb the fiscal deficit. The government cites growing bitcoin adoption as a key factor. This comes as the European Union…

BRICS Erodes US and EU Hegemony as Nations Seek Sovereignty and Equal Cooperation

[Oct 15 6:30 AM] BRICS is undermining the hegemony of Washington and Brussels as nations increasingly seek equal dialogue and cooperation that prioritize their own interests, according to Russia’s State Duma speaker. He stressed that countries are moving away…

BRICS More Attractive Than EU, Says Serbia’s Vulin

[Oct 10 2:30 AM] Serbia’s Deputy Prime Minister Aleksandar Vulin has championed BRICS as a compelling alternative to the European Union, emphasizing the economic bloc’s appeal for Serbia. He highlighted how BRICS does not impose political conditions…

Academic paper suggests governments should attack public blockchains

[Oct 6 7:15 PM] Crypto exchange Kraken has announced the delisting of Monero in the European Economic Area to maintain compliance with EU regulations.

Circle predicts stablecoins will become mainstream global payment method

[Sep 15 9:23 AM] Stablecoin issuer Circle expects internet payment firms and other financial services companies will attempt to enter or expand in the space.

New regulators are set to define Europe's crypto policies

[Sep 4 8:02 PM] The European Parliament is set to establish a new European Commission, and it will determine the next five years of crypto policy for the European Union.

Turkey Seeks to Join BRICS to Strengthen Global Influence

[Sep 3 10:30 PM] Turkey has reportedly formally requested to join the BRICS economic bloc to expand its global influence and establish new alliances beyond its traditional Western partners. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s administration views the…

Has Telegram violated EU laws, and why has its founder been charged in France?

[Aug 29 12:51 PM] As Telegram CEO and founder Pavel Durov is now released on a $5.6 million bail, France, as an EU member state, continues working on the case.

EU watchdog sues Elon Musk’s X over alleged AI data violations

[Aug 7 6:44 PM] As recently as July 25, the DPC seemed to believe the matter would be resolved without court actions.

Bitstamp helps Stripe scale crypto purchases in the EU

[Aug 7 2:02 PM] Bitstamp entered a partnership to support Stripe’s crypto on-ramp solution in Europe a few months after Robinhood announced its $200 million acquisition of the exchange.

EU MiCA implementation is a “pivotal moment” for crypto regulations: compliance expert

[Aug 2 1:05 PM] The European Central Bank recently joined forces with Crystal Intelligence, as its blockchain analytics partner for the upcoming MiCA implementation.

US, UK accelerate quantum computing programs after China breakthrough

[Aug 1 5:10 PM] China’s room-temperature time crystals could radically affect the timeline for the arrival of useful quantum computers.

USDC trading volume soars 48% in July, driven by MiCA, market growth

[Jul 31 7:42 PM] The market capitalization of stablecoins increased by 2.1% to $164 billion in July, the highest level since April 2022.

Digital euro to be ‘most private electronic payment option’

[Jul 30 1:29 PM] Since the inception of the digital euro, many critics have called the proposed digital currency a surveillance tool.

One Trading receives Dutch license, onshores EU crypto futures

[Jul 29 8:40 PM] The Bitpanda spinoff offers Tradfi the advantages of blockchain and could soon provide investors with a host of new advantages.

Bitcoin investment fund opens doors to EU citizenship

[Jul 24 6:13 AM] A new fund offers a way to gain citizenship in Portugal by indirectly investing over $500,000 into Bitcoin.

Elon Musk lashes out at EU over ‘illegal’ free speech deal

[Jul 19 8:00 AM] The European Commission and Elon Musk’s social media site, X, look set to battle over alleged transparency violations.

Meta won’t launch new AI products in EU, citing ‘regulatory uncertainty’

[Jul 18 11:25 AM] The door is now wide open for Google and Microsoft to gain first movers' advantage over the entire continent.

Elon Musk’s X could face $200M EU fines over alleged DSA violations

[Jul 12 10:41 AM] At the heart of the findings are the “blue check” verification systems and X’s alleged obfuscation of data.

European Central Bank is exploring blockchain and MPC technology

[Jul 10 7:46 AM] The central bank has been experimenting with multiparty computation, which could support the entire European economy in the future.

Circle’s Stablecoins Now MiCA Compliant

[Jul 1 7:20 PM] Circle has announced that its stablecoins, USDC and EURC, are now compliant with the EU’s Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) regulation. This compliance allows Circle to natively issue these stablecoins to European customers. The company is also…

Circle becomes first licensed stablecoin issuer under MiCA

[Jul 1 10:52 AM] Circle’s USDC and EURC stablecoins become the first fully compliant digital fiat tokens under the Markets in Crypto-Assets rules.

WhatsApp and Signal survive EU chat control bill — For now

[Jul 1 7:42 AM] EU legislators have dropped plans to scan messaging apps, but privacy advocates can’t celebrate just yet.

Elections Across Europe Won't Hinder Bloc's Crypto Ambitions

[Jun 28 9:24 AM] France, Austria, Germany and other countries are expected to have elections soon, following this month's European Parliament contest.

MiCA laws come into effect in Europe — Here’s what you need to know

[Jun 27 7:20 AM] The EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) introduces new rules for the cryptocurrency industry, which will affect stablecoins and crypto asset service providers.